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Shocking music
Music that has altered my sense of what is music - what about you?
Jun 7
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Bob Gluck
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May 2026
Losing Miles Davis' "Lost" Quintet all over again?
What Centennial lists exclude, and you can reclaim
May 31
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Bob Gluck
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Sonny Rollins, just a few thoughts, and a Pat Metheny connection
There's a lot to read now about Rollins. Begin with Howard Mandel's essay, view the video from NPR... and here are a few things to chew on
May 26
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Bob Gluck
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A "conversation" with Henri Matisse and Pat Metheny
Sensation, spontaneity, and the artistic process
May 19
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Bob Gluck
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Miles Davis at 100
A JJA panel discussion with Melvin Gibbs, Martin Johnson, Bob Gluck, moderated by Howard Mandel
May 8
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Bob Gluck
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Metheny and Metaphor
Approaching the work of Pat Metheny through the lens of metaphor
May 3
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Bob Gluck
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April 2026
Remembering Michael Tilson Thomas
A stellar weekend rehearsing and performing Stravinsky's "Symphony of Psalms"
Apr 23
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Bob Gluck
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Our bodies and musical expression
Musical instruments as extensions of ourselves
Apr 14
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Bob Gluck
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Learning to talk about musical improvisation to non-musicians
Discovering metaphors for how musicians improvise together
Apr 5
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Bob Gluck
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March 2026
Miles Davis, Bitches Brew, and musical affinities in 1969-70
What’s it all about?
Mar 27
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Bob Gluck
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Learning about eclecticism from Frank Zappa
Are some kinds of sounds better than others? Hmm, don't think so.
Mar 19
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Bob Gluck
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Pat Metheny’s newly released (March 2026) album "Side Eye III+"
Just when I thought I would take a break from writing about Pat Metheny : )
Mar 8
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Bob Gluck
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